Hen that's wheezing breathing through mouth

I have a hen that is wheezing and breathing through her mouth. She has been picked on and her tail feathers have been pulled out. She has been pretty healthy but I pulled her out of the flock and put her in a crate outside the coop. I gave her olive oil and water but no changes. She does not leave the coop nor do any other chickens. She has clear eyes and clear nose no swelling of face. She coughed a few times that I know of. I have never had a sick chicken before.. she is still fysty.

I'm sorry about your hen! You could give her some acv, probiotic and electrolytes, but I'm not sure about the breathing, does she have any gunk in her throat? Or smell like infection?sorry I couldn't be more help!

I have a hen that is wheezing and breathing through her mouth. She has been picked on and her tail feathers have been pulled out. She has been pretty healthy but I pulled her out of the flock and put her in a crate outside the coop. I gave her olive oil and water but no changes. She does not leave the coop nor do any other chickens. She has clear eyes and clear nose no swelling of face. She coughed a few times that I know of. I have never had a sick chicken before.. she is still fysty.

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It could be that the stress of being feather-pecked has lowered the ability of her immune system to keep any chronic condition in check. In such cases, the symptoms of a respiratory illness can exhibit themselves (i.e. she was already a carrier of the illness).

Thank you she is fine today, acting normally, eating and drinking. I will research the pecking further. I am keeping (Goldie) isolated for two more days. I gave her some bread soaked in olive oil and a few drops of vet Rx. Her eyes and nose are still clear, she is breathing through her nose normally. No wheezing, coughing, or snoring noises today.